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Tips sheets
The Schools and Colleges Liaison team at Kent provides a range of tip sheets on a variety of topics relating to higher education. There are also some useful exercises that you can download and have a go at in your own time. You can view, or download, the individual tip sheets below.
If you would like to speak with a member of staff regarding any aspect of studying in higher education, or courses available at Kent, then you can contact the Information and Guidance Unit on 01227 827272.
Why go to university?
Read about the benefits of a degree, how university is different to school/college, what you can expect to earn after your studies and the high points of student life (pdf).
Choosing a course and a university
Find out the best ways to research and choose the right course and university (pdf) for you
Open days and HE fairs
Get the most out of Open days and HE fairs (pdf) by printing out and filling in this form - it guides you through what you should be looking for and the questions that need answering.
Studying locally
Read our tip sheet on the pros and cons of studying locally (pdf) and living at home.
UCAS form and personal statement
Read all our tips for completing your UCAS form (pdf) and try our personal statement exercise (pdf) to get you thinking about the sort of things you should include in your personal statement
HE interviews
Interview preparation isn't just about looking good on the day but taking the time to do some research. Read our tips and advice on what to expect (pdf).
Time planning
The purpose of this exercise is to look at the average student week (pdf) and to show exactly how important time management will become when you get to university.
Student finance
How much do you think you will spend (pdf) when you are at university and what loans and grants are available to you? We answer these questions and give you a budgetting plan (pdf) so you can put it into practice.